JR Nails — Local services in Tucson

I visited this salon twice. My first experience was a decent pedicure, which encouraged me to return for a same-day appointment for a gel manicure with tips. Unfortunately, this second visit was disappointing. Despite booking in advance, the technician took a lunch break when I arrived, causing an unnecessary wait. I requested another tech, and Cindy stepped in.

Cindy stated she had 24 years of experience but refused to do the gel service I asked for, insisting on acrylics instead. It seemed like she wasn’t familiar with the gel technique I requested. During the appointment, she made an off-putting comment suggesting I keep long nails because that’s what “women in the South side of Tucson usually get.” The remark felt racially charged and made me very uncomfortable.

I asked for short, square nails, but the shape was poorly done. Within 48 hours, three nails chipped. When I returned, she was rude and spoke in another language the entire time with her husband. She rushed the repair and brushed off my questions.

The salon itself is also dusty and not very clean. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this place—especially to people of color, as the environment did not feel welcoming...

Hours are 9am-7pm, which is great for early birds like me. Spacious & free parking. Clean salon with 10 nail stations & 6 spa pedicure chairs. The music is soft instrumental & the technicians are silent unless making a recommendation or being spoken to. That means no unnecessary banter & a truly RELAXING experience.

This pedicure begins with a warm soak. Toe nails are trimmed and filed to perfection and cuticles gently pushed back and trimmed...thoroughly completed without knicking me!

Depending on the package you select (#1/$25-#6/$55), will include exfoliation, massage, callous remover, paraffin wax, sea salt, and/or ice cooling gel ultimately leaving your soles smooth and toes eautiful. Finish your pedicure with the polish color (regular polish or shellac) of your choice.

I choose the Spa Pedicure #2 ($30) included a thorough callous softener & removal, sea salt, and lotion massage all followed by a hot towel on each foot. Finally, regular polish was applied.

I'll definitely be...

February was my Valentine full set with Tina and matching Pedi (not pictured) with Lisa. I recommend Lisa to EVERYONE who wants an amazing pedicure and the sweetest woman to spend some off time with! She is simply beyond words!!